Description
Mexican Tostadas de Carne Asada are a flavorful and colorful dish perfect for any occasion. This recipe features crispy tostada shells topped with marinated carne asada, creamy avocado, fresh vegetables, and zesty salsa. It’s a quick and customizable meal that can be enjoyed as appetizers or a main course.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound flank steak or skirt steak
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 8 tostada shells
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup diced red onion
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- For the Salsa:
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the steak: Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add the steak, ensuring it’s well coated. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- Cook the steak: Preheat your grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the steak from the marinade and cook for 4-6 minutes per side until desired doneness is reached. Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
- Prepare the salsa: Combine diced tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, lime juice, and salt in a separate bowl. Mix well and set aside.
- Assemble the tostadas: Place tostada shells on a serving platter. Layer sliced carne asada evenly over each tostada. Top with shredded lettuce, avocado slices, diced tomatoes, and red onion. Finish with fresh cilantro.
- Serve: Offer lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of flavor.
Notes
- For best results, choose fresh flank or skirt steak.
- Marinate the carne asada for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Slice the carne asada against the grain for maximum tenderness.
- Use fresh vegetables for toppings to add crunch and vibrant color.
- Adjust the spice level by controlling the amount of jalapeño in the salsa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tostada (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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